Maharashtra Elections Highlights: Maharashtra Assembly election campaign ends, voting set for November 20

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Senior Congress leader and Maharashtra Assembly poll candidate Arif Naseem Khan stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has multiple potential candidates for the position of chief minister, and the alliance will decide on the matter after the election results are announced. Khan, a former four-term MLA, also expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the Mahayuti government’s Ladki Bahin scheme for women, suggesting it would not be a game-changer. He emphasized that the people of Maharashtra are well aware of the "real face" of the BJP and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

On Monday, Congress accused the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra of hastily approving projects for the Adani Group just ahead of the state's elections, alleging that the public had recognized these tactics. In a post on X, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out that since the Election Commission announced the assembly polls on October 15, the state government had been rapidly clearing projects benefiting "Modani." He drew attention to key decisions, including the approval of a 6,600 MW energy contract for Adani at inflated prices on September 15, 2024, and the transfer of 255 acres of ecologically sensitive salt pan land to Adani on September 30, 2024.

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari accused the BJP of attempting to win votes in Maharashtra by inciting hatred. Speaking to reporters in Indore, Patwari condemned BJP leaders for their divisive comments made during the election campaign, ahead of the November 20 polls. "The BJP is focused solely on securing votes by spreading hatred," he said.

The election campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly polls wrapped up on Monday, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance striving to retain power, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition aims for a strong resurgence. Throughout the campaign, prominent leaders including Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and various Union ministers toured the state to garner support for their respective candidates. Voting for all 288 assembly seats is set for November 20, with the results to be announced on November 23.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged voters in Maharashtra to reject leaders who he claimed had taken large bribes to switch parties, referring to them as "50 khoke." The term "50 khoke" emerged after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde split from the Shiv Sena in 2022 and formed an alliance with the BJP, allegedly in exchange for a substantial amount of money.

Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat stated on Monday, "Today marks the final day of campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The public is backing the Maha Vikas Aghadi, and we are confident of winning over 180 seats. I urge the public to turn out in large numbers and vote for development."

In Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav voiced his firm backing for the BJP, expressing enthusiasm about the positive mood prevailing across the state in favor of the party and its allies. Yadav confidently predicted that the BJP would form the government in Maharashtra once again, and extended his congratulations to everyone involved in the alliance's efforts.

Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat, on the final day of campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, expressed confidence that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) would win more than 180 seats, citing overwhelming public support. He also urged voters to turn out in large numbers and cast their ballots in favor of development.

BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde questioned whether Rahul Gandhi had forgotten about Congress leaders such as Robert Vadra, Ashok Gehlot, Revanth Reddy, and Shashi Tharoor, who were seen in photos with industrialist Gautam Adani. Tawde suggested that Gandhi might be keeping these pictures in his safe, mocking him by saying the phrase “Ek hain toh safe hain”  applies to him. He went on to label Rahul Gandhi as "fake."

BJP National President JP Nadda criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Monday, accusing the alliance of engaging in "appeasement politics" and offering reservations based on religion if they were to return to power in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Speaking to ANI after his public address in Navi Mumbai, Nadda attacked the MVA coalition for fostering divisive politics and prioritizing the pursuit of power.

Baramati: Ajit Pawar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Yugendra Pawar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Purandar: Vijay Shivtare (Shinde Sena), Sanjay Chandrakant Jagtap (Congress)

Bhor: Sangram Anantrao Thopte (Congress), Shankar Mandekar (NCP Ajit Pawar)

Maval: Sunil Shelke (NCP Ajit Pawar), Bapu Bhegade (Independent)

Chinchwad: Shankar Jagtap (BJP), Rahul Kalate (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Pimpri: Anna Bansod (NCP Ajit Pawar), Satyasheel Shilvant (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Bhosari: Mahesh Landge (BJP), Ajit Gawhane (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Vadgaon Sheri: Sunil Tingre (NCP Ajit Pawar), Bapu Saheb Pathare (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Shivajinagar: Siddhrath Shirole (BJP), Dattatrey Bahirat (Congress)

Kothrud: Chandrakant Patil (BJP), Chandrakant Mokate (Sena UBT)

Khadakwasla: Bhimrao Tapkir (BJP), Sachin Dodke (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Parvati: Madhuri Satish Misal (BJP), Ravindra Kshirsagar (RPI A), Nitin Kadam (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Hadapsar: Chetan Tupe (NCP Ajit Pawar), Prashant Jagtap (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Pune Cantonment: Sunil Kamble (BJP), Ramesh Anandrao Bhagwe (Congress)

Kasba Peth: Hemant Rasane (BJP), Ravindra Hemraj Dhangekar (Congress)

Akole: Kiran Lahamte (NCP Ajit Pawar), Amit Bhangare (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Sangamner: Vijay Balasaheb Thorat (Congress), Amol Khatal (Shinde Sena)

Shirdi: Radhakrishna Patil (BJP), Prabhavati J Ghogare (Congress)

Kopargaon: Ashutosh Kale (NCP Ajit Pawar), Sandeep Varpe (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Srirampur: Hemant Ogale (Congress), Bhausaheb Kamble

Nevasa: Shankarrao Gadakh (Sena UBT), Vitthalrao Patil (Shinde Sena)

Shevgaon Pathardi: Monika Rajale (BJP), Pratap Dhakane (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Rahuri: Shivajirao Kardile (BJP), Prajakt Tanpure (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Parner: Kashinath Date (NCP Ajit Pawar), Rani Lanke (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Ahmednagar City (Ahilyanagar): Sangram Jagtap (NCP Ajit Pawar), Abhishek Kalamkar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Srigonda: Pratibha Pachpute (BJP), Anuradha Rajendra Nagavade (Sena UBT)

Karjat Jamkhed: Ram Shankar Shinde (BJP), Rohit Pawar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Gevrai (Georai): Vijay Singh Pandit (NCP Ajit Pawar), Badamrao Pandit (Sena UBT)

Majalgaon: Prakash Dada Solanke (NCP Ajit Pawar), Mohan Bajirao Jagtap (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Beed: Yogesh Kshirsagar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Sandeep Kshirsagar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Ashti: Suresh Dhas (BJP), Balasaheb Ajbe (NCP Ajit Pawar), Madhav Sake (NCP Sharad Pawar), Amol Tarte (NCP Sharad Pawar), Kailas Jogdand (RPI A)

Kaij: Namita Mundada (BJP), Prithviraj Sathe (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Parli: Dhananjay Munde (NCP Ajit Pawar), Rajesahab Deshmukh (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Latur City: Archana Chakurkar (BJP), Amit Vilasrao Deshmukh (Congress)

Nilanga: Sambhaji Patil Nilangekar (BJP), Abhaykumar Satishrao Salunkhe (Congress)

Ahmedpur: Babasaheb Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Vinayak Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Udgir: Sanjay Bansode (NCP Ajit Pawar), Sudhakar Bhalerao (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Latur Rural: Ramesh Karad (BJP), Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh (Congress)

Ausa: Abhimanyu Pawar (BJP), Dinkar Baburao Mane (Sena UBT), Javed Patel (RPI A)

Umarga: Dnyanraj Chougule (Shinde Sena), Pravin Swami (Sena UBT), Sandeep Katabu (RPI A), Satling Swami (Prahar Janshakti Party)

Tuljapur: Ranajagjitsinha Patil (BJP), Kuldeep Dhiraj Appasaheb Kadam Patil (Congress)

Osmanabad (Dharashiv): Ajit Pingale (Shinde Sena), Kailas Patil (Sena UBT)

Paranda: Tanaji Sawant (Shinde Sena), Rahul Mote (NCP Sharad Pawar), Rahul Ghule (Rashtriya Samaj Paksha), Nana Madane (RSP), Rahul Patil (Sena UBT)

Karmala: Narayan Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar), Digvijay Bagal (Shinde Sena)

Madha: Sanjay Vasant Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Abhijeet Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Akkalkot: Sachin Kalyanshetti (BJP), Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre (Congress)

Pandharpur: Samadhan Autade (BJP), Bhagirath Bhalke (Congress), Anil Sawant (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Barshi: Dilip Sopal (Sena UBT), Rajendra Raut (Shinde Sena)

Mohol: Yashwant Vitthal Mane (NCP Ajit Pawar), Raju Khare (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Solapur City North: Vijaykumar Deshmukh (BJP), Mahesh Kothe (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Solapur City Central: Devendra Kothe (BJP), Chetan Narote (Congress)

Sangola: Shahaji Patil (Shinde Sena), Dipak Salunkhe (Sena UBT)

Guhagar: Rajesh Bendal (Shinde Sena), Bhaskar Jadhav (Sena UBT)

Malshiras: Ram Satpute (BJP), Uttam Jankar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Phaltan: Sachin Sudhakar Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Deepak Chavan (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Ichalkaranji: Rahul Prakash Awade (BJP), Madan Karande (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Wai: Makrand Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Arunadevi Pisal (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Kolhapur North: Rajesh Kshirsagar (Shinde Sena), Madhurimaraje Chhatrapati (Congress)

Koregaon: Mahesh Shinde (Shinde Sena), Shashikant Shinde (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Man: Jaykumar Bhagwanrao Gore (BJP), Prabhakar Gharge (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Karad North: Manoj Bhimrao Ghorpade (BJP), Balasaheb Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Solapur South: Subhash Deshmukh (BJP), Amar Patil (Sena UBT), Dilip Mane (Congress)

Karad South: Atul Bhosale (BJP), Prithviraj Chavan (Congress)

Patan: Shambhuraj Desai (Shinde Sena), Harshad Kadam (Sena UBT)

Chandgad: Rajesh Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Nandini Babulkar-Kupekar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Islampur: Nishikant Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Jayant Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Satara: Chhatrapati Shivendra Raje Bhosale (BJP), Amit Kadam (Sena UBT), Shivaji Mane (Rashtriya Samaj Paksha), Somnath Dhotre (RPI A), Baban Karde (VBA)

Jat: Gopichand Padalkar (BJP), Vikramsinh Balasaheb Sawant (Congress)

Dapoli: Yogesh Kadam (Shinde Sena), Sanjay Kadam (Sena UBT)

Kankavali: Nitesh Rane (BJP), Sandesh Parkar (Sena UBT)

Chiplun: Shekhar Nikam (NCP Ajit Pawar), Prashant Yadav (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Ratnagiri: Uday Samant (Shinde Sena), Surendranath Mane (Sena UBT)

Rajapur: Kiran Samant (Shinde Sena), Rajan Salvi (Sena UBT)

Kolhapur South: Amal Mahadik (BJP), Ruturaj Sanjay Patil (Congress)

Kudal: Nilesh Rane (Shinde Sena), Vaibhav Naik (Sena UBT)

Sawantwadi: Deepak Kesarkar (Shinde Sena), Rajan Teli (Sena UBT)

Khanapur: Suhas Babar (Shinde Sena), Vaibhav Sadashiv Patil (NCP SP)

Radhanagari: Prakash Ambitkar (Shinde Sena), KP Patil (Sena UBT)

Kagal: Hasan Mushrif (NCP Ajit Pawar), Samarjit Singh Ghatge (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Palus Kadegaon: Sangram Deshmukh (BJP), Dr Vishwajeet Patangrao Kadam (Congress)

Karvir: Chandradip Narke (Shinde Sena), Rahul Pandurang Patil (Congress)

Miraj: Suresh Khade (BJP), Tanaji Satpute (Sena UBT), Sagar Vankhade (Congress), Mohan Vankhade (Congress)

Shahuwadi: Satyajit Patil (Sena UBT), Vinay Kore (Jan Surajya Party – Mahayuti alliance partner)

Hatkanangle: Raju Jayantrao Awale (Congress), Ashokrao Mane (Jan Surajya Party – Mahayuti alliance partner)

Tasgaon-Kavathemahankal: Sanjay Kaka Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Rohit Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Shirol: Ganpatrao Appasaheb Patil (Congress), Rajendra Yedraokar (Rajshri Shahu Vikas Agadi – Mahayuti alliance partner)

Sangli: Sudhir Dada Gadgil (BJP), Prithviraj Gulabrao Patil (Congress)

Shirala: Satyajit Deshmukh (BJP), Man Singh Naik (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Shirur: Ashok Pawar (NCP Sharad Pawar), Dnyaneshwar Kutke (NCP Ajit Pawar)

Mankhurd Shivajinagar: Shivaji Patil (Shinde Sena), Nawab Malik (NCP Ajit Pawar), Abu Azmi (Samajwadi Party)

Malabar Hill: Mangal Prabhat Lodha (BJP), Bherulal Choudhary (Sena UBT)

Dharavi: Rajesh Khandare (Shinde Sena), Dr Jyoti Eknath Gaikwad (Congress)

Chembur: Tukaram Kate (Shinde Sena), Prakash Phatarpekar (Sena UBT)

Khed Alandi: Dilip Mohite (NCP Ajit Pawar), Amol Daundkar (Congress)

Kurla: Mangesh Kudalkar (Shinde Sena), Pravina Morajkar (Sena UBT)

Kalina: Amarjeet Singh (BJP), Sanjay Potnis (Sena UBT)

Bandra East: Zeeshan Siddique (NCP Ajit Pawar), Varun Sardesai (Sena UBT), Trupti Sawant (MNS)

Bandra West: Ashish Shelar (BJP), Asif Zakaria (Congress)

Indapur: Dattatraya Bharao (NCP Ajit Pawar), Harshvardhan Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Worli: Milind Deora (Shinde Sena), Aaditya Thackeray (Sena UBT)

Sion Koliwada: Captain R. Tamil Selvan (BJP), Ganesh Kumar Yadav (Congress)

Wadala: Kalidas Kolambkar (BJP), Shraddha Jadhav (Sena UBT)

Mahim: Mahesh Sawant (Sena UBT), Sada Sarvankar (Shinde Sena), Amit Thackeray (MNS)

Uran: Mahesh Baldi (BJP), Manohar Bhoir (Sena UBT)

Shivdi: Ajay Choudhari (Sena UBT), Bala Nandgaonkar (MNS)

Byculla: Yamini Jadhav (Shinde Sena), Manoj Jamsutkar (Sena UBT)

Alibaug: Mahendra Dalvi (Shinde Sena), Surendra Mhatre (Sena UBT)

Mumbadevi: Shaina NC (Shinde Sena), Amin Patel (Congress)

Colaba: Rahul Narwekar (BJP), Heera Devasi (Congress)

Panvel: Prashant Thakur (BJP), Leena Garad (Sena UBT)

Karjat: Mahendra Thorve (Shinde Sena), Nitin Sawant (Sena UBT)

Junnar: Atul Benke (NCP Ajit Pawar), Satyasheel Sherkar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Pen: Ravindra Patil (BJP), Prasad Bhoir (Sena UBT)

Daund: Rahul Subhashrao Kul (BJP), Ramesh Thorat (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Shrivardhan: Aditi Tatkare (NCP Ajit Pawar), MVA?

Mahad: Bharat Gogavale (Shinde Sena), Snehal Jagtap (Sena UBT)

Ambegaon: Dilip Walse-Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Devdutt Nikam (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Jintoor: Meghna Bordikar (BJP), Vijay Bhamble (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Parbhani: Anand Bharose (Shinde Sena), Rahul Patil (Sena UBT)

Vasmat: Chandrakant Navghare (NCP Ajit Pawar), Jayaprakash Dandegaonkar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Deglur: Jitesh Antapurkar (BJP), Nivruttirao Kondiba Kamble (Congress)

Kalamanusi: Santosh Bangar (Shinde Sena), Santosh Tarfe (Sena UBT)

Partur: Babanrao Lonikar (BJP), Asaram Borade (Sena UBT), Balasaheb Akat (Congress)

Loha: Prataprao Chikhlikar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Eknath Pawar (Sena UBT)

Hingoli: Tanaji Mutkule (BJP), Rupali Patil (Sena UBT), Shyamrao Jagtap (Congress)

Naigaon: Rajesh Sambhaji Pawar (BJP), Minal Niranjan Patil (Khatgaonkar) (Congress)

Mukhed: Tushar Rathod (BJP), Hanmantrao Venjkatrao Patil Betmogarekar (Congress)

Gangakhed: Vishal Kadam (Sena UBT), Balasaheb Niras (NCP Sharad Pawar), Ratnakar Gutte (Rashtriya Samaj Paksha – Mahayuti ally)

Kinwat: Bhimrao Keram (BJP), Pradeep Naik (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Ghansawangi: Rajesh Tope (NCP Sharad Pawar), Hikamat Udhan (Shinde Sena)

Nanded North: Balaji Kalyankar (Shinde Sena), Abdul Sattar Abdul Gafur (Congress)

Umarkhed: Kishan Wankhede (BJP), Sahebrao Dattrao Kamble (Congress)

Pathri: Nirmala Uttamrao Vitekar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Suresh Ambadas Warpudkar (Congress)

Hadgaon: Sambharao Baburao Kohlikar (Shinde Sena), Madhavrao Nivruttirao Pawar Patil (Congress)

Pusad: Indranil Naik (NCP Ajit Pawar), Sharad Med (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Bhokar: Sreejaya Ashok Chavan (BJP), Tirupati Baburao Kadam Kondekar (Congress)

Nanded South: Anand Patil (Bondarkar) (Shinde Sena), Mohanrao Marotrao Ambade (Congress)

Jalna: Arjun Khotkar (Shinde Sena), Kalias Kisanrao Gortantyal (Congress)

Badnapur: Narayan Kuche (BJP), Rupkumar Bablu Chaudhary (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Bhokardan: Santosh Raosaheb Danve (BJP), Chandrakant Danve (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Sillod: Abdul Sattar Abdul Nabi (Shinde Sena), Suresh Bankar (Sena UBT)

Kannad: Udaysingh Rajput (Sena UBT), Nitin Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar)

Phulumbri: Anuradhatai Chavan (BJP), Vilas Keshavrao Autade (Congress)

Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Central: Pradip Jaiswal (Shinde Sena), Kishanchand Tanwani (Sena UBT)

Aurangabad West: Sanjay Shirsat (Shinde Sena), Raju Shinde (Sena UBT)

Aurangabad East: Atul Save (BJP), Lahu H. Shewale (Congress)

Paithan: Vilas Bhumre (Shinde Sena), Sadashiv Motkar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Sanjay Waghchaure (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Gangapur: Prashant Bamb (BJP), Satish Chavan (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Vaijapur: Ramesh Bornare (Shinde Sena), Dinesh Pardeshi (Sena UBT)

Nandgaon: Suhas Kande (Shinde Sena), Ganesh Dhatrak (Sena UBT)

Malegaon Central: Ejaj Beg Ajij Beg (Congress), Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalik (AIMIM)

Malegaon Outer: Dadaji Bhuse (Shinde Sena), Advay Hiray (Sena UBT)

Baghlan: Dileep Borse (BJP), Dipika Chavan (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Kalwan: Nitin Pawar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Jivu Pandit (CPIM – MVA ally)

Chandwad: Rahul Aher (BJP), Shirishkumar Vasantrao Kotwal (Congress)

Yevla: Chhagan Bhujbal (NCP Ajit Pawar), Manikrao Shinde (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Sinnar: Manikrao Kokate (NCP Ajit Pawar), Uday Sangle (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Niphad: Dilip Bankar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Anil Kadam (Sena UBT)

Dindori: Narahari Jirwal (NCP Ajit Pawar), Sunita Charoskar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Nashik East: Rahul Dhikale (BJP), Ganesh Gite (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Nashik Central: Devyani Pharande (BJP), Vasant Geete (Sena UBT)

Nashik West: Seematai Hiray (BJP), Sudhakar Badgujar (Sena UBT)

Deolali: Saroj Ahire (NCP Ajit Pawar), Yogesh Gholap (Sena UBT)

Igatpuri: Hiraman Khoskar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Lakibhau Bhika Jadhav (Congress)

Dahanu: Vinod Medha (BJP), Vinod Nikole (CPIM)

Vikramgad: Harishchandra Bhoye (BJP), Sunil Bhusara (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Palghar: Rajendra Gavit (Shinde Sena), Jayendra Dubla (Sena UBT)

Boisar: Vilas Tare (Shinde Sena), Vishwas Valvi (Sena UBT)

Nalasopara: Rajan Naik (BJP), Sandeep Pandey (Congress)

Vasai: Sneha Dube (BJP), Vijay Govind Patil (Congress)

Bhiwandi Rural: Shantaram More (Shinde Sena), Mahadev Ghatal (Sena UBT)

Shahapur: Daulat Daroda (NCP Ajit Pawar), Pandurang Warora (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Bhiwandi West: Mahesh Choughule (BJP), Dayanand Motiram Choraghe (Congress)

Bhiwandi East: Santosh Shetty (Shinde Sena), Rais Shaikh (Samajwadi Party)

Kalyan West: Vishwanath Bhoir (Shinde Sena), Sachin Basare (Sena UBT), Varun Patil (Independent)

Murbad: Kisan Kathore (BJP), Subhash Pawar (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Ambernath: Balaji Kinikar (Shinde Sena), Rajesh Wankhede (Sena UBT)

Ulhasnagar: Kumar Ailani (BJP), Omi Kalani (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Kalyan East: Sulbha Gaikwad (BJP), Dhananjay Bodare (Sena UBT)

Dombivli: Ravindra Chavan (BJP), Dipesh Mhatre (Sena UBT)

Kalyan Rural: Subhash Bhoir (Sena UBT), Rajesh More (Shinde Sena)

Mira-Bhayander: Narendra Mehta (BJP), Sayyad Muzaffar Hussain (Congress)

Ovala-Majiwada: Pratap Sarnaik (Shinde Sena), Naresh Manera (Sena UBT)

Kopri-Pachpakkhadi: Eknath Shinde (Shinde Sena), Kedar Dighe (Sena UBT)

Thane: Sanjay Kelkar (BJP), Rajan Vichare (Sena UBT)

Mulund: Mihir Kotecha (BJP), Sangeeta Waje (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Airoli: Ganesh Naik (BJP), Vijay Choughule (Shinde Sena), MK Madhavi (Sena UBT)

Belapur: Manda Vijay Mhatre (BJP), Sandeep Naik (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Mumbra-Kalwa: Najeeb Mulla (NCP Ajit Pawar), Jitendra Awhad (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Borivali: Sanjay Upadhyay (BJP), Sanjay Bhosale (Sena UBT)

Dahisar: Manisha Chaudhary (BJP), Vinod Ghosalkar (Sena UBT)

Magathane: Prakash Surve (Shinde Sena), Udesh Patekar (Sena UBT)

Jogeshwari East: Manisha Waikar (Shinde Sena), Anant Nar (Sena UBT)

Vikhroli: Suvarna Karanje (Shinde Sena), Sunil Raut (Sena UBT)

Bhandup West: Ramesh Korgaonkar (Sena UBT), Ashok Patil (Shinde Sena)

Malad West: Vinod Shelar (BJP), Aslam Shaikh (Congress)

Dindoshi: Sanjay Nirupam (Shinde Sena), Sunil Prabhu (Sena UBT)

Kandivali East: Atul Bhatkhalkar (BJP), Kalu Badheliya (Congress)

Charkop: Yogesh Sagar (BJP), Yashwant Jayprakash Singh (Congress)

Andheri West: Ameet Satam (BJP), Ashok Jadhav (Congress)

Goregaon: Vidya Thakur (BJP), Samir Desai (Sena UBT)

Versova: Bharati Lavekar (BJP), Harun Khan (Sena UBT), Raju Pednekar (Independent)

Ghatkopar East: Parag Shah (BJP), Rakhi Jadhav (NCP Sharad Pawar)

Andheri East: Murji Patel (Shinde Sena), Rutuja Latke (Sena UBT)

Vile Parle: Parag Alavani (BJP), Sandeep Naik (Sena UBT)

Chandivali: Dilip Lande (Shinde Sena), Mohd Aarif Nassem Khan (Congress)

Ghatkopar West: Ram Kadam (BJP), Sanjay Bhalerao (Sena UBT)

Anushaktinagar: Sana Malik (NCP Ajit Pawar), Avinash Rane (Shinde Sena), Fahad Ahmed (NCP Sharad Pawar)

• Bhandara: Narendra Bhondekar (Shinde Sena), Puja Ganesh Thavkar (Congress)
• Ralegaon: Ashok Uike (BJP), Prof. Vasant Chinduji Purke (Congress)
• Amgaon: Sanjay Puram (BJP), Rajkumar Lotuji Puram (Congress)
• Chimur: Bunty Bhangadiya (BJP), Satish Manoharrao Warjukar (Congress)
• Gondia: Vinod Agrawal (BJP), Gopaldas Shankarlal Agrawal (Congress)
• Armori: Krushna Gajbe (BJP), Ramdas Masram (Congress)
• Brahmapuri: Krishnalal Sahare (BJP), Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar (Congress)
• Aheri: Dharmarao Baba Atram (NCP Ajit Pawar), Bhagyashree Atram (NCP Sharad Pawar), Ambrishrao Atram (Independent)
• Rajura: Deorao Bhongle (BJP), Subhash Ramchandrarao Dhole (Congress)
• Wani: Sanjivreddy Bodkurwar (BJP), Sanjay Derkar (Sena UBT)
• Chandrapur: Kishor Jorgewar (BJP), Pravin Nanaji Padwekar (Congress)
• Ballarpur: Sudhir Mungantiwar (BJP), Santoshsingh Chandansingh Rawat (Congress)
• Gadchiroli: Milind Narote (BJP), Manohar Tulshiram Poreti (Congress)
• Warora: Karan Deotale (BJP), Pravin Suresh Kakade (Congress)
• Arni: Raju Todsam (BJP), Jitendra Shivajirao Moghe (Congress)
• Arjuni Morgaon: Rajkumar Badole (NCP Ajit Pawar), Dalip Waman Bansod (Congress)
• Sakoli: Avinash Brahmankar (BJP), Nana Falgunrao Patole (Congress)
• Yavatmal: Madan Yerawar (BJP), Anil Balasaheb Shankarrao Mangulkar (Congress)
• Digras: Sanjay Rathod (Shinde Sena), Pawan Jaiswal (Sena UBT), Manikrao Thakre (Congress)
• Tiroda: Vijay Rahangdale (BJP), Ravikant Bopche (NCP Sharad Pawar)

• Melghat: Kewalram Kale (BJP), Dr. Hemant Nanda Chimote (Congress)
• Deoli: Rajesh Bakane (BJP), Ranjit Pratap Kamble (Congress)
• Savner: Ashish Deshmukh (BJP), Anuja Sunil Kedar (Congress)
• Nagpur South: Mohan Mate (BJP), Girish Krushnarao Pandav (Congress)
• Tumsar: Raju Karemore (NCP Ajit Pawar), Charan Waghmare (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Wardha: Pankaj Bhoyar (BJP), Shekhar Pramodbabu Shende (Congress)
• Hingana: Sameer Meghe (BJP), Ramesh Bang (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Nagpur Central: Pravin Datke (BJP), Bunty Baba Shelke (Congress)
• Nagpur East: Krishna Khopde (BJP), Duneshwar Pethe (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Nagpur South West: Praful Vinodrao Gudadhe (Congress), Devendra Fadnavis (BJP)
• Ramtek: Ashish Jaiswal (Shinde Sena), Vishal Barbate (Sena UBT), Rajendra Mulak (Independent)
• Achalpur: Pravin Tayde (BJP), Anirudha Bablubhau Subhanrao Deshmukh (Congress)
• Morshi: Devendra Bhuyar (NCP Ajit Pawar), Umesh Yawalkar (BJP), Girish Karale (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Kamathi: Chandrashekhar Bawankule (BJP), Suresh Yadavrao Bhoyar (Congress)
• Nagpur North: Milind Mane (BJP), Dr Nitin Kashinath Raut (Congress)
• Arvi: Sumit Wankhede (BJP), Mayura Kale (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Katol: Charansing Thakur (BJP), Anil Deshmukh (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Hinganghat: Samir Kunawar (BJP), Atul Vandile (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Nagpur West: Sudhakar Kohale (BJP), Vikas P Thakre (Thackeray) (Congress)
• Umred: Sudhir Parwe (BJP), Sanjay Narayanrao Meshram (Congress)

• Malkapur: Chainsukh Sancheti (BJP), Rajesh Panditrao Ekade (Congress)
• Murtijapur: Harish Marotirao Pimple (BJP), Samrat Dongardive (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Chikhli: Sweta Vidyadhar Mahale (BJP), Rahul Siddhivinayak Bondre (Congress)
• Sindkhed Raja: Rajendra Shingane (NCP Sharad Pawar), Shashikant Khedekar (Shinde Sena)
• Buldhana: Sanjay Gaikwad (Shinde Sena), Jayshree Shelke (Sena UBT)
• Tivas (Teosa): Rajesh Wankhade (BJP), Yashomati Thakur (Congress)
• Mehkar: Sanjay Raimulkar (Shinde Sena), Siddharth Kharat (Sena UBT)
• Jalgaon Jamod: Sanjay Kute (BJP), Dr. Swati Sandip Wakekar (Congress)
• Khamgaon: Akash Fundkar (BJP), Rana Dalipkumar Sanada (Congress)
• Akola East: Randhir Sawarkar (BJP), Gopal Daatkar (Sena UBT), Budhabhushan Dashrath Gopnarayan (RPI A)
• Risod: Bhawana Gawli (Shinde Sena), Amit Subhashrao Zanak (Congress)
• Akot: Prakash Bharsakale (BJP), Mahesh Gangane (Congress)
• Balapur: Baliram Shiraskar (Shinde Sena), Nitin Deshmukh (Sena UBT)
• Daryapur: Gopal Chandan (BJP), Abhijit Adsul (Shinde Sena), Vijay Vilhekar (Congress), Gajanan Lawate (Sena UBT)
• Amravati: Sulabha Khodke (NCP Ajit Pawar), Dr Sunil Deshmukh (Congress)
• Akola West: Vijay Agrawal (BJP), Sajid Khan Mannan Khan (Congress)
• Badnera: Sunil Kharate (Sena UBT), Ravi Rana (Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party – Mahayuti ally)
• Washim: Shyam Khode (BJP), Siddharth Deole (Sena UBT)
• Karanja: Sai Prakash Dahake (BJP), Gyayak Patni (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Dhamangaon Railway: Pratap Janardhan Adsad (BJP), Prof. Virendra Valmikrao Jagtap (Congress)

• Jalgaon Rural: Gulabrao Patil (Shinde Sena), Gulabrao Deokar (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Pachora: Kishore Patil (Shinde Sena), Vaishali Suryavanshi (Sena UBT)
• Jamner: Girish Mahajan (BJP), Dilip Khodpe (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Jalgaon City: Suresh Damu Bhole (BJP), Jayshree Mahajan (Sena UBT)
• Muktainagar: Chandrakant Patil (Shinde Sena), Rohini Khadse (NCP Sharad Pawar)
• Chalisgaon: Mangesh Ramesh Chavan (BJP), Unmesh Patil (Sena UBT)
• Amalner: Anil Bhaidas Patil (NCP Ajit Pawar), Dr. Anil Nathu Shinde (Congress)
• Erandol: Amol Patil (Shinde Sena), Satish Patil (NCP Sharad Pawar)

• Shahada: Rajesh Padvi (BJP), Rajendrakumar Krushnarao Gavit (Congress)
• Akkalkuwa: Adv. K. C Padavi (Congress), Amshya Padvi (Shinde Sena)
• Nandurbar: Vijaykumar Gavit (BJP), Kiran Damodar Tadavi (Congress)
• Sakri: Manjula Gavit (Shinde Sena), Pravin Bapu Choure (Congress)
• Nawapur: Bharat Gram (NCP Ajit Pawar), Shrikrishkumar Surupsingh Naik (Congress)
• Dhule Rural: Ram Bhadane (BJP), Kunal Rohidas Patil (Congress)

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey says, "We should proudly say that we are Hindus...Our Hindutva is not fake like theirs (BJP), 'batenge toh katenge', why don't they say 'Padhenge toh badhenge'? Who are those whom they want to divide?... The popularity of Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders is at its peak. BJP is scared...There is infighting in BJP and there will be a fight between Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis for the LoP post."

BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde says, "We have not given Dharavi's land to anyone. Rahul ji, Dharavi's land will remain with the Maharashtra government. You (Rahul Gandhi) said that we want to remove the poor from there. This tender was issued on the basis of tender conditions made during the time of Maha Vikas Aghadi... The truth is that whoever lives in Dharavi will get a house there... If you look at direct investment, the highest foreign direct investment in this country came during the Mahayuti government. Maharashtra's ranking went down during your time."

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi's 'Ek hai toh safe hai' slogan

Latest reports say that an incident of firing took place outside home of an Independent candidate in Jalgaon. According to the report by Times of India, shots were fired outside the residence of Sheikh Ahmad Hussain Ghulam Hussain in early morning hours today.

Both Congress and BJP have requested a seven-day extension from the Election Commission (EC) to respond to complaints of poll code violations filed by each party against the other, PTI reported citing sources.

On Saturday, the EC had directed BJP President J.P. Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to respond to allegations made against their party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The complaints were filed by the respective rival parties.

The EC had sent separate letters to Nadda and Kharge, asking them to provide their responses by 1 pm on Monday, just five hours before the end of campaigning for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections.

The polling for the legislative assembly elections in States of Maharashtra and Jharkhand is scheduled to be held on 20.11.2024, which is also due date of filing GSTR-3B return for the month of October 2024. This may cause difficulty to the taxpayers of these States in finding time for exercising their right to vote for the election. Considering the same, the Government, with the approval of GST Implementation Committee (GIC), has decided to extend the due date of filing of FORM GSTR-3B for the month of October 2024 for the registered persons having their principal place of business in the said States from 2O.11.2024 to 21.11.2024. Notification to this effect will be issued in due course. - CBIC

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing an existential crisis. While the official name and party symbol has gone to the rival Eknath Shinde group, Uddhav Thackeray is paradoxically banking upon his father Bal Thackeray's legacy and Muslim votes to survive in the electoral politics. Over the years, Uddhav has carved out a distinct identity, navigating challenges that have tested his resilience and vision. Let's have a look at his political career. (Read More)

• Our govt will protect interests of people of Maharashtra: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at press briefing in Mumbai.
• Rs 7 lakh crore mega projects like Foxconn, Airbus shifted to Gujarat, snatching jobs of Maharashtra youth: Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai. (PTI)

Maharashtra assembly polls a battle of ideologies, between a few billionaires and the poor: Rahul Gandhi at press briefing in Mumbai.  (PTI)

Caste census is the biggest issue before us and we will get it done; it is our central pillar, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is addressing media in Mumbai on the last day of the poll campaign. Gandhi mocked BJP's 'ek hain, safe hain' slogan.

A key contest is unfolding in Anushakti Nagar, Maharashtra, between two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Fahad Ahmad, representing the Sharad Pawar faction, will face off against Sana Malik, the daughter of former minister and two-time MLA Nawab Malik. Fahad Ahmad, known for his involvement in the anti-CAA and NRC protests, has a background as a student leader at Aligarh Muslim University and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Opposing him is Sana Malik, who is fighting to carry forward her father’s legacy in the constituency, a seat that Nawab Malik, who won it twice, had previously held and now supports his daughter’s bid. (Read More)

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy sharply criticized PM Modi, saying, "Today marks the last day of campaigning in Maharashtra. PM Modi has left the country, which signifies that both the BJP and PM Modi have accepted their defeat and vacated the battlefield. I saw BJP advertisements in today's newspapers, where they are trying to divide the country for electoral gains. Despite serving as Prime Minister for three terms and 11 years, PM Modi has nothing to show for the work he claims to have done."

The stock markets will remain closed on November 20 (Wednesday) in observance of a trading holiday for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. In its notification dated November 8, the NSE announced, "The Exchange hereby notifies Wednesday, November 20, 2024, as a trading holiday on account of the Assembly Elections in Maharashtra." (Read More)

An independent candidate contesting the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 from Paranda has made an unusual request to ban slippers within 200 meters of polling booths in the constituency, as slippers represent his election symbol, an Indian Express report said on Monday. However, Paranda's returning officer rejected Gurudas Sambhaji Kambale's request, stating that "slippers are objects of daily use." Kambale has threatened to approach higher courts to seek "justice for his symbol."

The Reserve Bank of India has officially listed November 20 in the bank holiday list for Maharashtra Assembly Election, 2024

Bank branches across Maharashtra will remain closed on November 20 due to the State Assembly Election. Additionally, the government has declared a public holiday for state government offices and other related organizations on the same day.

• Key Event for Markets: The Maharashtra election on November 20 is a major factor influencing market movements this week.
• Current Market Scenario: After a subdued week, the Nifty has been hovering around the 23,500 support level, raising questions about whether markets will stabilize or face further downside.
• Determinants of Market Direction: Experts believe the Maharashtra election results, earnings outlook, and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) flow trends will shape market trends going forward.
• Significance of Maharashtra:
• Economically and politically pivotal state.
• Home to Mumbai, India’s financial hub, housing major stock exchanges and corporate headquarters.
• Political stability is viewed as crucial for boosting investor confidence and shaping market sentiment.
• Expert Opinion:
• Anshul Jain, Head of Research at Lakshmishree Investments, emphasizes that Maharashtra elections are a critical factor for both short-term market movements and long-term investment strategies.

Santaji Ghorpade, leader of the Jansurajya Shakti Party in Maharashtra and candidate from the Karveer Assembly constituency in Kolhapur district, was attacked in an attempted murder. Late last night, while returning after addressing a public gathering, 6-7 unidentified individuals attacked him. His vehicle was stopped and pelted with stones, resulting in injuries to his head and hand. The attackers fled under the cover of darkness.

Recounting an episode from his political past, Sharad Pawar reminded the crowd of his determination after being betrayed in the 1980s. He shared a personal story of how he lost the post of Leader of Opposition (LoP) following a defection of 52 of his party’s 58 elected MLAs, orchestrated by then Chief Minister AR Antulay. Pawar's resolve, he said, led to the eventual defeat of those who had backstabbed him.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar intensified his rhetoric ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, urging voters to deliver a decisive blow to the faction led by his nephew Ajit Pawar, who rebelled against the party earlier this year. Speaking at a rally in Madha, Solapur district on Sunday, Pawar appealed to his supporters to not just defeat the dissidents but to "defeat them big."

Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed strong support for the ruling alliance in Maharashtra, asserting that the public's trust in the current government is growing day by day. Speaking about the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, Paswan said that people are eager for the continuation of the “double-engine” government in the state. “The people have made up their minds, and we can clearly see the enthusiasm towards our alliance,” Paswan stated, adding that the opposition had relied on scare tactics and falsehoods to win votes. He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan, “Ek hain to safe hain” (Together we are safe).

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed confidence that the MVA will come to power in Maharashtra, stating that the ruling Mahayuti alliance is on its way out. Speaking about his recent campaign tours across the state, Kharge noted that wherever he went, people showed strong support, willing to engage in lengthy conversations. He added, “The response from the public has been overwhelmingly positive. They are fed up with the current government, and this is the feedback we are receiving.”

North Maharashtra, home to about 17% of Maharashtra's population, lags behind the state’s average in per capita income, with its economy, primarily agriculture-based, contributing only 11% to the state's total. In the Lok Sabha elections, the MVA secured a commanding victory, winning six out of seven seats, leaving only one seat for the BJP. In contrast, Mumbai, which encompasses both the city and suburban areas, is the state’s wealthiest region, with a per capita income 61-66% higher than the state average. Despite making up less than 3% of Maharashtra’s population, Mumbai contributes around 19-20% to the state’s economy and houses India's financial capital. The ruling alliance secured just two of the six LS seats here, with Shiv Sena (UBT) holding a dominant position, winning three seats.

Marathwada, which saw the MVA securing six of the seven Lok Sabha seats earlier this year, remains a key battleground for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The ruling Shiv Sena only managed to win one seat, while Shiv Sena (UBT) clinched a seat that spans both Marathwada and western Maharashtra. The region is currently grappling with the ongoing row over Maratha reservation, posing a significant challenge to the ruling alliance. With 46 Assembly constituencies, Marathwada's economy lags behind its population, as its per capita income is 32-34% lower than the state average. Among the prominent candidates, former state Chief Minister Ashok Chavan’s daughter, Sreejaya Chavan, is contesting from Nanded's Bhokar seat as a BJP nominee.

In the Konkan region, the ruling Mahayuti alliance outperformed the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Lok Sabha elections, securing five of the six seats. This was also the only region where the NCP managed to win a seat. The region, home to over one-fifth of Maharashtra’s population and nearly a fifth of its economy, saw Shiv Sena winning two of the parliamentary seats. As the Assembly elections approach, one of the key contests will be between Shiv Sena chief and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is set to face off against his former mentor Anand Dighe’s nephew, Kedar Prakash Dighe, of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat.

In the Western Maharashtra region, the MVA secured half of the 10 Lok Sabha seats, while the ruling Mahayuti claimed four. An independent candidate, Vishal Patil, won one seat and later lent support to the Congress. This region, which has historically been a battleground for both alliances, is expected to see intense competition in the upcoming Assembly elections. Notably, the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are set to directly contest in 28% of the Assembly seats, with 20 out of 70 constituencies likely to witness a clash between them.

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra Assembly elections, both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are strategizing based on their performance in the recent Lok Sabha (LS) elections. The Mahayuti alliance plans to expand its influence beyond the Konkan region, while the MVA aims to retain its strongholds in Mumbai, North Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha, while also trying to enhance its presence in other parts of the state.

Western Maharashtra, which contributes one-fifth of the state's population and economic output, remains a crucial battleground. In the previous LS polls, the opposition bloc managed a narrow lead in this region, which holds the highest number of Assembly seats—70 out of the total 288.

In Chandrapur district, actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, a key figure in the BJP alliance, campaigned for Sudhir Mungantiwar, adding star power to the BJP’s efforts in the area.

Home Minister Amit Shah had been scheduled to address rallies in Nagpur, but a last-minute change in plans saw him return to Delhi, prompting the cancellation of his scheduled appearances.

Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held a rally in Umred, urging voters to support the party in the upcoming elections.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was in Vidarbha to back party candidates. She addressed rallies in Nagpur West, where she campaigned for Vikas Thakre, and in Nagpur Central, where Congress candidate Bunty Shelke is vying for the seat.

The BJP also had a strong showing with several influential figures lending their support to the party's candidates. Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, campaigned for BJP's Mohan Mate in Nagpur South. Union Minister Smriti Irani made a powerful pitch in Central Nagpur, while former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan also addressed a rally in the region.

Vidarbha witnessed a high-profile blend of political and Bollywood stars on Sunday, as key figures from both major political parties campaigned across the region, giving the election race a star-studded edge. The presence of prominent celebrities and political leaders added glamour and urgency to the ongoing campaigns, as both the BJP and Congress intensified their efforts to sway voters.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut made a significant appearance in Nagpur Central, rallying behind BJP candidate Pravin Datke. In Hingna, actress Bhagyashree also took to the campaign trail, offering her support to BJP's Sameer Meghe.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday criticized the Congress for allegedly insulting Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Speaking in Mumbai, Paswan, the national president of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), accused Congress of ensuring Ambedkar's defeat in the Lok Sabha elections.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working towards realizing Ambedkar's ideals, which is why the opposition is intimidated and displays the Constitution in public," Paswan stated after paying tribute at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai.

Paswan also pointed out that before 1989, Ambedkar's portrait was not displayed in the Central Hall of Parliament, while portraits of "three members of the same family" were prominently featured, calling it a reflection of the Congress mindset.

The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries is in Mumbai to campaign for BJP-led Mahayuti candidates ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections on November 20.

The Election Commission on Sunday took cognizance of a controversial incident involving the Jharkhand BJP. The Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) lodged formal complaints regarding a "misleading and malicious" video posted by the state BJP on social media platforms. The Commission directed the state’s Election Chief to ensure the removal of the video and called for an explanation from the BJP regarding a possible violation of the model code of conduct.

With just days remaining for voting, the political temperature in Maharashtra and Jharkhand has escalated as campaigning for the legislative assembly elections intensifies. The electioneering will officially end on Monday, with parties making their final push to secure voter support ahead of the crucial polls. Top leaders from both the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) and the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) blocs have been actively involved in canvassing for their respective candidates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and other prominent figures have addressed rallies and meetings, making their case to the voters.

Stay with us for real-time updates, key developments, and all the action as the countdown to voting day continues!